Bukomansimbi Headteacher Arrested Over Theft Of Construction Materials
A headteacher in Bukomansimbi District has been arrested after being accused of stealing construction materials donated by the government. The materials were meant to build a toilet and kitchen at…
Read moreShs100m for Each MP: Uganda’s Parliament in Another Cash Storm
Uganda’s Parliament, once nicknamed the “House of Deals” by a local newspaper, is once again living up to its name. In a move that has shocked few but angered many,…
Read moreMinistry of Health Sounds Alarm Over Rising Unsafe Abortions Linked to Contraceptive Gaps
The Ministry of Health has raised alarm over a sharp increase in women seeking medical care for abortion-related complications, signaling a deepening reproductive health crisis in Uganda. While officials have…
Read moreBaby and Kids Expo Returns to Kampala With Focus on Health and Happy Families
The much-loved Baby and Kids Expo is coming back for its third edition, promising fun, learning, and essential services for parents and children. Organized by Kiara Events Limited, the event…
Read moreICC Set to Deliver Landmark Ruling on Ongwen Reparations April 7
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will issue a crucial judgment on April 7, 2025, deciding the fate of convicted former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen’s appeal against a €52 million reparations…
Read moreMyanmar Reels as 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Leaves 144 Dead, Hundreds Injured
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the magnitude scale has struck central Myanmar, leaving at least 144 people dead and 732 injured, according to military leader Min Aung Hlaing. The…
Read moreElectricity Chaos: How Government Bungled the Umeme Takeover
Uganda’s electricity sector stands at a dangerous crossroads as the government stumbles through a poorly planned takeover from power distributor Umeme Limited. What should have been a carefully managed transition…
Read moreParliament Approves Controversial Loan for Umeme Buyout Amid Transparency Concerns
In a heated session on Thursday, 20 March 2025, Uganda’s Parliament approved a government request to secure a loan exceeding US$190 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda to facilitate the buyout…
Read moreBreaking the Silence: Why Journalists Need Mental Health Support Now More Than Ever
Journalism is often described as a noble profession, one that shines a light on the truth and holds power to account. However, behind the bylines and breaking news alerts lies…
Read moreKenya Apologizes to Muhoozi Over Controversial Newspaper Article
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has formally apologized to Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, following the publication of an offensive article in Kenya’s The Standard…
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